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Highlights for October 2 - 4: It's beginning to look a lot like BOO! Join a Witch Walk, dance in blacklight body paint, paddle and take in the fall colors, and either get the crap scared out of you or bask in the glory of curated cat content at two very different film fests! Sounds like a pretty good weekend to me!
Amelia Cueva
October 02, 2026
TOP 5
TONIGHT
 | Owego Witch Walk Owego Witch Walk is brewing up a magical evening in Historic Owego Marketplace during First Friday! This enchanting adults-only evening features late-night shopping, enchanting experiences, witchy specials, bewitching prizes, and a Spellbook Passport as you explore Historic Owego. Costume Contest! |
SATURDAY
 | Fall Foliage Paddle Celebrate the stunning fall colors of the region by participating in the fall foliage paddle. Led by SFLM’s educators, this afternoon paddle will take guests out onto the waters of Keuka Lake, through wetlands, and back up Sugar Creek to view the beautiful and colorful landscape that surrounds the area. End the paddling experience with a bonfire and snacks. |
 | 5th Annual Wicked Realm Film Festival Get ready for an epic evening packed with: |
 | THE THING: Blacklight Bodypaint Dance Party 𝕯𝖊𝖊𝖕 𝖘𝖊𝖆 𝕾𝖎𝖗𝖊𝖓 will be handling the vibes. Ithaca come out and dance. Get your tickets now at Bodypaint.Me |
CATURDAY & SUNDAY
 | Cat Video Fest 2026 Join us at Cornell Cinema for an afternoon of laughter in service of our feline friends! Cat Video Fest is a joyous communal experience, only in theaters, that raises money for local cats in need through partnerships with cat charities, animal welfare organizations, and shelters. Presented by Oscilloscope Laboratories, this annual family-friendly festival is a compilation reel of the latest, best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and, of course, classic internet powerhouses. (Keyboard Cat, we’re looking at you.) Special event ticket pricing applies! A portion of ticket proceeds will be donated to the SPCA of Tompkins County. Presented in collaboration with the SPCA of Tompkins County, the Cornell Feline Health Center, and Baker Institute for Animal Health. Part of our "Worth a Watch" series. Courtesy: Oscilloscope Laboratories |
PLUS
Don’t forget that Wineglass Marathon race events are happening this weekend with lots of road closures in Steuben county!
Owego Porchfest 2026; Grand Celebration of The Tompkins Treasure Hunt in Ithaca; Opening Reception - "The Line That Connects Us All" at The ARTS Council in Corning; Grain Bin Vintage Market at the Trumansburg Fairgrounds; 2026 Fall Fest at Grist Iron Brewing Company on Seneca Lake; farmers markets are starting to wind down, plus always so much great local & live music!
Check out all of the events at the link below (and remember to check with the original event hosts for latest updates, rain dates, & cancellations):
COMING UP NEXT WEEK
Rallies to support SA survivors
SAVE THE DATE
 | 2nd Annual Fall Harvest Bash The Geneva Farmers Market will host its 2nd Annual Fall Harvest Bash, which will also be the last market of the 2026 season. The event will include Trick-or-Treating for children 12 and younger from 9 am to 12 pm, face painting, yard games, “Boo-itiful Booth” contest, and more. |
Reminders
Always check with the original event host for updates and cancellations.
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